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A worker died at SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in South Texas on Friday, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation. The San Antonio Express-News reported Monday that the unidentified victim died at around 4:17 a.m. local time on May 15, citing OSHA and local officials. The Wall Street Journal later reported that the county sheriff confirmed to the outlet that a worker died. OSHA confirmed to TechCrunch that it is investigating the apparent accident. Representatives for the nearby Brownsville police and fire departments did not respond to requests for comment. SpaceX and the newly incorporated…

Condemnations have continued to trail Friday’s bandits’ attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where about 30 students and teachers were kidnapped, while two persons were killed. The attack, which occurred on May 16, saw armed bandits storm the community and abduct staff, students, and pupils from three schools, Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School. Reactions to the incident particularly grew from condemnations to outrage as a viral video on Monday showed one of the teachers held hostage being beheaded by the abductors. The victim was later identified as…

Geregu Power Plc has announced a delay in convening its Annual General Meeting (AGM), citing ongoing governance alignment and operational coordination during the company’s transition and change management phase. In a statement released on Monday, the power generation company informed the Nigerian Exchange Limited, shareholders and the investing public that the AGM earlier expected to hold on or before April 30, 2026, would no longer meet the previously communicated timeline. According to the company, following the release of its audited financial statements and announcement of the proposed AGM date, management had to prioritise internal alignment on key governance and operational…

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the constitution of a 10-member committee to oversee activities commemorating the Rescue Administration’s achievements over the last three years. Announcing the committee, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada highlighted that the committee is tasked with planning and coordinating events that will showcase the administration’s progress and identify projects that will be commissioned during the celebration. Governor Lawal assumed office on 29 May 2023, as the 5th civilian Governor of Zamfara State. Over the past three years, the governor has advanced reforms and delivered many impactful projects across the 14 local government…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that any officer found to have acted outside established professional standards will face disciplinary action following an incident involving operatives of the commission and staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on May 12, followed a visit to the teaching hospital by armed operatives of the commission, with allegations that they assaulted the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Professor Eyo Ekpe, and four other members of staff. Following a preliminary review of the incident, Olukoyede directed…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMay 18, 2026 21:19 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Chelsea to offload two wingers? Chelsea could part ways with a couple of wingers during the upcoming transfer window. The west London giants recently confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their manager, and he is expected to be backed with huge funds.There could be a spending spree of more than 300 million pounds, but it will obviously coincide with player exits to recoup some of the investment.It is claimed that Alejandro Garnacho’s future at the Blues is uncertain after an underwhelming…

The entertainment industry was plunged into mourning on Wednesday following the reported death of Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, a development that has left fans, colleagues and friends in shock. The news was first shared by talent manager, Sam Olatunji, who disclosed that the actor died at a hospital in Lagos State after battling cancer. His family later confirmed his passing in a statement released on his page on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Son, Brother, and Friend, Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke. After a brief but courageous battle, Alexx…

How can cities be made safer and more resilient, and how can housing be made more affordable? These are the questions under discussion at the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which opened on Sunday.Over the past decade, many countries have made visible progress: around 160 countries have already adopted or are developing national urban policies, while more than two-thirds of countries have introduced housing affordability programmes.However, according to the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), these efforts remain insufficient. More than 1.1 billion people live in slums or informal settlements worldwide, and more than 120 million people over…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has accused the Federal Government of failing to fully implement the 2025 FG/ASUU Agreement, barely five months after both parties signed the deal aimed at restoring stability to Nigerian universities. ASUU, Abuja Zone, said contrary to recent claims by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, that the agreement had been fully implemented, lecturers across federal and state universities were still battling unpaid entitlements, salary shortfalls, pension crises and irregular welfare packages. Speaking during a press conference held at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, on Monday, the Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Abuja Zone, Adamu Al-Abdullahi,…

Google I/O 2026 will take place tomorrow, on May 19, when the tech giant will share its latest advancements in artificial intelligence, products and, hopefully, some hardware. Last week, Google took the wraps off the latest version of Android, and announced a new laptop platform, Googlebooks, which uses a new operating system that’s a merged version of Android and ChromeOS. Google’s mission to fuse AI into all of its products will undoubtedly continue, and we’ll likely get details on the latest from Gemini, more agentic AI efforts, Android XR glasses and more. We saw some of the fruit of the tech giant’s…